Willem Dafoe, Hayden Panettiere, Ioan Gruffudd, Shannon Lucio and George Newbern have signed on to join Carrie Anne Moss, Ryan Reynolds, Julia Roberts and Emily Watson in the ensemble drama Fireflies in the Garden. Dennis Lee is set to make his directorial debut from his own screenplay.
The story is loosely based on Lee’s life and explores the complexities of love and commitment in a family torn apart when faced with an unexpected tragedy.
Shooting is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Austin.